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Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . ame page is one of the most wonderful specimens of the art of this en-lightened age. The entry of Buddhism into Chosen according to Korean tradition is dated372 A. D., a Chinese emperor then sending to a king of Kokuryu (i^fejK) ^priest, a Buddhist image, and the Scriptures. It seems to have prevailed atfirst among the aristocratic classes, and then spread to the lower peojile. Itwas in all probability during the first half of the 5th century that the religionentered Silla {MM) and exercised great influence upon the arts and letters ofthat country. The royal to
Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . ame page is one of the most wonderful specimens of the art of this en-lightened age. The entry of Buddhism into Chosen according to Korean tradition is dated372 A. D., a Chinese emperor then sending to a king of Kokuryu (i^fejK) ^priest, a Buddhist image, and the Scriptures. It seems to have prevailed atfirst among the aristocratic classes, and then spread to the lower peojile. Itwas in all probability during the first half of the 5th century that the religionentered Silla {MM) and exercised great influence upon the arts and letters ofthat country. The royal tomb appearing on the opposite ]:)age is charac-teristic of the .style obtaining in Silla (i^H). 15 21. Monument commemorating an inspectiontour of King CKiinheung C«.S5 E) (540-575 A. D.) of Silla C^H), erected ona hill near Seoul )- 22. Astronomical observatory built in the7th century at Kyungju C^IIO, NorthKyungsang Province CMi^^tW- 23. Mausoleum oi King Heunqtuk C8cS i)(827-836 A. D.) of Sillk Cff 11) atKyungju 23
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